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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.69, 34,761.42 and 13,876.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.69, 34,761.42 and 13,876.80 is: 20,763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.69 : 34,761.42 = 13,876.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.69/34,761.42 = 13,876.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.69x = 34,761.42 × 13,876.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.69x = 482,377,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,377,273.06/23,231.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,763.76

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